The biggest characteristic of Sony PlayStation 2 SCPH-70000 is volume and weight reduced drastically. Game console can not remain entirely static hardware configuration, improve the appearance or configuration of hardware when the technology not only can access consumer acceptance but also reduce cost.

Sony has launched over scaled-host “PSone” as early as PlayStation generation products, greatly extend the sale life of console. Due to the volume of Sony PlayStation 2, so can no longer built-in hard drive components in the host, in addition to DC-AC switching power from host internal transfer to the outside.

The front, side, back of Sony PlayStation 2 packaging.

The Sony PlayStation 2 packaging is very compact, the size is 310x110x260mm, packaging style also a slight change, is different from previous blue and white background.

The size of Sony PlayStation 2 is 230x152x28mm, you can easily pick up, carry and move.

There are Sony PlayStation 2 console, a DC-AC power conversion, controller, two video lines, and a introduction. As Sony PlayStation 2 has not built-in power converter so power conversion needs converter, Sony PlayStation 2 itself needs 8.5V supply voltage. Plug power converter box into PS2 console, the red LED in front of console will light up, press RESET button to start the machine, LED will turn green. Sony PlayStation 2 has not other power switch.

Sony PlayStation 2’s front has memory card slot, controller port and USB interface, CD-ROM open button is also in positive, the vents in below. The back contains network interface, optical output and AC power port.

Sony PlayStation 2 console’s DVD drive from previous pop-up to current style, but the console can still be placed vertically. The positive of Sony PlayStation 2 badges can also be rotated 90 degrees. Although the game has music, from the point of view in use, CD-ROM drive access voice seems to become slightly bigger than ever before.

There is a seal in the back of Sony PlayStation 2 indicate do not open the console without permission, otherwise will be refused to free repair in warranty period.

The seals to prevent teardown.

The next we have do some disassembly on Sony PlayStation 2 to see the changes in internal.

There are four visible screws and two hidden in rubber, total of 6 screws. Screws are ordinary common parts and can be opened from the back cover.

You can see only one main circuit board when open the console, CD-ROM equipment give you  a deep impression. We can see the exquisite substrate design after placed CD-ROM, fully guaranteed ratating disc space.

Open the console and place the CD-ROM.

Drive equipment.

To see the host positive from the rear.

CD-ROM device gasket

Green objects in the picture is CD-ROM gaskets to prevent shock when read the disc. You can see total of three cables connect with drive and motherboard when flip the drive over.

The model of circuit substrate is “GH-035-11”. CPU EE and GS graphics processor integrates for a chip,using 90nm process.

The front and back of circuit board. A variety of chips in board.

Integrated chips, circuit boards to simplify and reduce the size of the host are very beneficial for cost reduction.

PS2 for sale in North America is SCPH-70011CB/70012CB, European sale model  is SCPH-70002 ~ 4CB.